- Cardinals seek identikit for new pope Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor - Reuters - 45 mins ago
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - After Pope Benedict's papacy of almost eight years, the cardinals who will elect the next Catholic pontiff are more European, more conservative … More »Cardinals seek identikit for new pope
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - After Pope Benedict's papacy of almost eight years, the cardinals who will elect the next Catholic pontiff are more European, more conservative and more "Roman" than the conclave that chose him in 2005. Benedict has hand picked more than half the men who will elect his successor. The rest were chosen …
- Pope, near abdication, says pray "for me and next pope" Philip Pullella - Reuters - 1 hr 15 mins ago
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict asked the faithful to pray for him and for the next pope, in his penultimate Sunday address to a crowded St. Peter's Square before … More »Pope, near abdication, says pray "for me and next pope"
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict asked the faithful to pray for him and for the next pope, in his penultimate Sunday address to a crowded St. Peter's Square before becoming the first pontiff in centuries to resign. The crowd chanted "Long live the pope!," waved banners and broke into sustained applause as he spoke …
- Cardinal says Latin American or African pope possible Philip Pullella - Reuters - 3 hrs ago
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Cardinal Kurt Koch, a close aide of Pope Benedict who will cast his vote for the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, says there is no reason … More »Cardinal says Latin American or African pope possible
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Cardinal Kurt Koch, a close aide of Pope Benedict who will cast his vote for the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, says there is no reason why the new pontiff cannot be African or Latin American. Koch, head of the Vatican department that deals with Christian unity and relations with Jews, …
- Pope blesses faithful at St. Peter's Square for first time since resignation announcement Frances D'Emilio, The Associated Press - AP - 3 hrs ago
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI blessed the faithful from his window overlooking St. Peter's Square for the first time since announcing his resignation, cheered by an … More »Pope blesses faithful at St. Peter's Square for first time since resignation announcement
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI blessed the faithful from his window overlooking St. Peter's Square for the first time since announcing his resignation, cheered by an emotional crowd of tens of thousands of well-wishers from around the world.
- Tourists, Romans seek piece of history at pope's Sunday prayer Robin Pomeroy - Reuters - 3 hrs ago
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Foreign tourists and Romans packed into St. Peter's Square on Sunday for one of the last chances in history to see Pope Benedict, whose resignation … More »Tourists, Romans seek piece of history at pope's Sunday prayer
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Foreign tourists and Romans packed into St. Peter's Square on Sunday for one of the last chances in history to see Pope Benedict, whose resignation caused more surprise than sadness. "I was just excited that we were going to get to see him before he resigned, and thought it would be cool to be in …
- Pope blesses thousands at St. Peter's Square FRANCES D'EMILIO - AP - 7 hrs ago
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI blessed the faithful from his window overlooking St. Peter's Square for the first time since announcing his resignation, cheered … More »Pope blesses thousands at St. Peter's Square
- Pope makes first St. Peter's Square window appearance since resignation announcement AP - 8 hrs ago
Pope makes first St. Peter's Square window appearance since resignation announcement. More »Pope makes first St. Peter's Square window appearance since resignation announcement
Pope makes first St. Peter's Square window appearance since resignation announcement.
- Crowds gather for pope's Sunday blessing FRANCES D'EMILIO - AP - 8 hrs ago
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square for Pope Benedict XVI's first Sunday window blessing since his stunning retirement announcement, and the second-to-last … More »Crowds gather for pope's Sunday blessing
- Conclave electing new pope could start before March 15: Vatican Philip Pullella - Reuters - 18 hrs ago
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The conclave to choose Pope Benedict's successor could start earlier than expected, giving the Roman Catholic Church a new leader by mid March, … More »Conclave electing new pope could start before March 15: Vatican
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The conclave to choose Pope Benedict's successor could start earlier than expected, giving the Roman Catholic Church a new leader by mid March, the Vatican said on Saturday. Less than two weeks away from a historic papal resignation, the Vatican also stressed again that the pope was not abandoning …
- They're Already Talking About Who Might Be the Next Pope Connor Simpson - The Atlantic Wire - 20 hrs ago
The long road to the conclave is well under way. But who wants to wait until then? The campaigning and quizzing about who should be the next Pope is already going on, … More »They're Already Talking About Who Might Be the Next Pope
The long road to the conclave is well under way. But who wants to wait until then? The campaigning and quizzing about who should be the next Pope is already going on, behind the scenes, in "phone conversations" and "e-mails." How very 21st Century of the Catholic church. The New York Times reports this morning that the …
- Vatican raises possibility of early March conclave NICOLE WINFIELD - AP - 21 hrs ago
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican raised the possibility Saturday that the conclave to elect the next pope might start sooner than March 15, the earliest date possible … More »Vatican raises possibility of early March conclave
- RI records: Relatives worried about Catholic widow MICHELLE R. SMITH and NICOLE WINFIELD - AP - 21 hrs ago
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The disgraced Roman Catholic religious order the Legion of Christ bent its own rules for a wealthy elderly woman while it also isolated her from … More »RI records: Relatives worried about Catholic widow
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The disgraced Roman Catholic religious order the Legion of Christ bent its own rules for a wealthy elderly woman while it also isolated her from some relatives, according to newly released court documents, and a lawyer says the moves show the order was intent on becoming the beneficiary of her $60 …
- Libya arrests suspected Christian missionaries ESAM MOHAMED - AP - 22 hrs ago
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Four foreigners were arrested in Libya on suspicion of distributing books about Christianity and proselytizing, a Libyan police spokesman said on … More »Libya arrests suspected Christian missionaries
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Four foreigners were arrested in Libya on suspicion of distributing books about Christianity and proselytizing, a Libyan police spokesman said on Saturday.
- Could the next pope come from the United States? RACHEL ZOLL - AP - 23 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Conventional wisdom holds that no one from the United States could be elected pope, that the superpower has more than enough worldly influence without … More »Could the next pope come from the United States?
- First tweeting pope remains silent over resignation Naomi O'Leary - Reuters - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - It could have been the tweet of the century. But Pope Benedict decided not to announce his resignation on Twitter, which he joined last year … More »First tweeting pope remains silent over resignation
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - It could have been the tweet of the century. But Pope Benedict decided not to announce his resignation on Twitter, which he joined last year in a foray into social media that has reaped uncertain spiritual returns and could be curtailed by his successor. Obviously keen to avoid any leak of his resignation …
- Vatican raises possibility of holding conclave to elect next pope earlier than March 15 The Associated Press - AP - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
VATICAN CITY - The Vatican is raising the possibility that the conclave to elect the next pope might start earlier than March 15 — the earliest date possible under current … More »Vatican raises possibility of holding conclave to elect next pope earlier than March 15
VATICAN CITY - The Vatican is raising the possibility that the conclave to elect the next pope might start earlier than March 15 — the earliest date possible under current rules that require a 15-20 day waiting period after the papacy becomes vacant.
- Interviewer: Pope said in August strength dimming AP - Sat, Feb 16, 2013
BERLIN (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI said last August that his strength was diminishing and "not much more" could be expected from him as pontiff, according to a German journalist … More »Interviewer: Pope said in August strength dimming
BERLIN (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI said last August that his strength was diminishing and "not much more" could be expected from him as pontiff, according to a German journalist who interviewed him for a 2010 book in which Benedict said popes should in some circumstances consider resigning.
- RI records of disgraced Catholic order Legion of Christ detail dubious fundraising practices Michelle R. Smith And Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press - AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Documents released Friday shed light on the inner workings of a secretive and now-disgraced Roman Catholic order called the Legion of Christ, including … More »RI records of disgraced Catholic order Legion of Christ detail dubious fundraising practices
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Documents released Friday shed light on the inner workings of a secretive and now-disgraced Roman Catholic order called the Legion of Christ, including new details on how the organization took control of an elderly woman's finances and persuaded her to bequeath it $60 million.
- Catholic bishops ask Congress for contraceptives reprieve David Morgan - Reuters - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Roman Catholic bishops stepped up their battle against President Obama's contraceptives policy on Friday by urging Congress to use its fiscal … More »Catholic bishops ask Congress for contraceptives reprieve
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Roman Catholic bishops stepped up their battle against President Obama's contraceptives policy on Friday by urging Congress to use its fiscal debate to free religious employers from a mandate requiring insurance coverage for birth control. In a letter to all 535 members of Congress, Archbishop …
- Kyle Chandler for Pope! Richard Lawson - The Atlantic Wire - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
Today in show business news: Coach Taylor is headed to Rome, Christina Ricci has a surprisingly old daughter, and Kirstie Alley will soon be on TV again. More »Kyle Chandler for Pope!
Today in show business news: Coach Taylor is headed to Rome, Christina Ricci has a surprisingly old daughter, and Kirstie Alley will soon be on TV again.
- Conservatives to unveil long-delayed religious freedom office next week The Canadian Press - AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
OTTAWA - The Harper government is planning to announce its long-awaited Office of Religious Freedom in an event at a Toronto-area mosque next Tuesday. More »Conservatives to unveil long-delayed religious freedom office next week
OTTAWA - The Harper government is planning to announce its long-awaited Office of Religious Freedom in an event at a Toronto-area mosque next Tuesday.
- Records of disgraced Catholic order Legion of Christ released in RI amid lawsuit over will AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
Records of disgraced Catholic order Legion of Christ released in RI amid lawsuit over will. More »Records of disgraced Catholic order Legion of Christ released in RI amid lawsuit over will
Records of disgraced Catholic order Legion of Christ released in RI amid lawsuit over will.
- The Vatican's New Chief Banker Has Financial Ties to War David Wagner - The Atlantic Wire - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
The pope approved German lawyer Ernst von Freyberg to head the Vatican bank (officially known as the Institute for the Works of Religion) today, according to a Reuters … More »The Vatican's New Chief Banker Has Financial Ties to War
The pope approved German lawyer Ernst von Freyberg to head the Vatican bank (officially known as the Institute for the Works of Religion) today, according to a Reuters report. The appointment could be Benedict's last major decision before he retires at the end of the month, and Catholics are counting on von Freyberg to …
- Pope Benedict's Last Intriguing Piece of Business Jason Horowitz, Capital New York - The Atlantic Wire - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
VATICAN CITY — The historic announcement of Benedict XVI that he would resign as pope Feb. 28 has set off a global guessing game as to who will take his place on the … More »Pope Benedict's Last Intriguing Piece of Business
VATICAN CITY — The historic announcement of Benedict XVI that he would resign as pope Feb. 28 has set off a global guessing game as to who will take his place on the altar in St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Pope will have security, immunity by remaining in the Vatican Philip Pullella - Reuters - Fri, Feb 15, 2013
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict's decision to live in the Vatican after he resigns will provide him with security and privacy. It will also offer legal protection … More »Pope will have security, immunity by remaining in the Vatican
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict's decision to live in the Vatican after he resigns will provide him with security and privacy. It will also offer legal protection from any attempt to prosecute him in connection with sexual abuse cases around the world, Church sources and legal experts say. "His continued presence …
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